Southside Bucky

Yeah, I'm with you there...It's one of those newfangled ideas that seems unlikely to me. Just my opinion though!

Hi Quack. Regarding the Jasta 6 type striping: I've had a look through a couple of books, and the only Jasta 18 D.VII photo I can find with black 'n white parallel striping on the stabilizer is one you've already done: The one with the three pointed star...Aircraft No.2 in your top right screenshot. What reference did you use for that plane?

Yep!...Very impressive. Lovely attention to detail. You obviously know your stuff! Looking forward to seeing what you come up with next...Oh, wait a minute...That's the Fokker D.VIII! Way to go!

You had me going there, Mike! Thought I was going of me nut! For some inexplicable reason they've been put in the 'Add-On Planes' Section. Here ya go: http://forum.combatace.com/index.php?app=downloads&showfile=4955

Really?...Please tell us more.

While both you artisans are here, can I put in a suggestion or two for some scheme's that I think would be nice additions? Yeah?...Thank you! The Roland C.II It'd be nice to have a plain sky blue one, rather than just the 'fish scales' option. Also, nice as that purple and green camo skin is, a green/brown version would be more historically accurate for the Roland. Then how about some 19 and 23 Sqn SPAD VII's?...Preferably the clear dope schemes with the 'black dumbell' and 'triangle' squadron markings. You know I hate to come across as pushy...But if y'don't ask... PS. Of course, these would be additional to the Bristol Scout request I already put in a few days ago, Quack!

Hi Saltfiskur. Excellent work!...It's great to have yet another skinner onboard with an obvious eye for detail and historical accuracy. Keep 'em coming! :yes: Bucky

Huh?...How could they ban ya? You being such a gentleman 'n all... Stary, those mountains are utterly magnificent!...You're THE MAN! :yes:

Hi Dsawan. The Martinsyde G100 and Martinsyde Elephant were basically the same aircraft. That is, both single seaters. The only difference between 'em was the Elephant had a slightly more powerful engine. Personally, I didn't change their horse power ratings because I only use those a/c as AI. If you or anyone else feel like changing that, I can tell you that the G100 was rated at 120hp, and had a top speed of 95mph. The G102 (Elephant) was fitted with a 160hp engine, and had a top speed of 102mph. Just for the record, here's both complete 'Mission Data' sections. As you can see, the only difference is the service dates. G100: [MissionData] NationName=RAF ServiceStartDate=03/1916 ServiceEndDate=06/1917 AircraftRole=ATTACK AircraftCapability=DAY Availability=COMMON Exported=FALSE ExportStartDate=06/1916 ExportAvailability=RARE PrimaryRoles=RECON,ARMED_RECON,CAS,STRIKE SecondaryRoles=SWEEP,ESCORT,CAP,INTERCEPT NormalMissionRadius=50 MaxMissionRadius=100 Ceiling=4810.0 MinBaseSize=SMALL HasRadio=FALSE Elephant: [MissionData] NationName=RAF ServiceStartDate=06/1916 ServiceEndDate=12/1917 AircraftRole=ATTACK AircraftCapability=DAY Availability=COMMON Exported=FALSE ExportStartDate=06/1916 ExportAvailability=RARE PrimaryRoles=RECON,ARMED_RECON,CAS,STRIKE SecondaryRoles=SWEEP,ESCORT,CAP,INTERCEPT NormalMissionRadius=50 MaxMissionRadius=100 Ceiling=4810.0 MinBaseSize=SMALL HasRadio=FALSE Regarding your problems getting the Albatros C.III to show in game, all I can say is make sure your text matches PRECISELY...Watch the spacing in particular. For example, the actual aircraft folder should be: AlbatrosCIII Not: Albatros C.III Hope that helps. Bucky

Yeah, I think it adds a bit of humanity to the game...In a macabre kinda way. It'd be good if we could find a way to add an "OOOF!", or a "URGH!", when the players pilot gets hit too, but I don't think that's possible. The old 'Red Baron 3D' game used to have that gradual 'red mist vision fade out' once your pilot took a bullet...Excellent effect that was. Anyway, thanks for the feedback guys...Always nice to hear your opinions...Good, bad or indifferent. Bucky

Diamond Geezer!

Sorry, man...I shoulda known you wouldn't let that little innacuracy go! While I'm here though, can I make a little request? I was wondering if you could possibly have a go at the Bristol Scout sometime in the not to distant? Even if you just give it a bit of weathering or something, it'd look a lot better than it does ATM.

Dunno, 'bout Gibralta, but it makes a reasonable 'stand in' for northern Italy. Now I can start using Laton's excellent Hansa-Brandenburg DI, AnsaldoSVA5 and the other relevant Italy/Austro Hungarian war planes. Any chance you could have a go at producing a Tyrol mountains terrain some time in the future? Thanks again for yet another excellent addition to the game.

Hi Stary. Just to let you know, the 2nd file you uploaded gives me smoke with a green tint. The first one's brilliant though, so no worries! Thanks again. Bucky

Most excellent, as usual, Quack! Can I make one small suggestion though?...And I only mention it 'cause I know you like to get these things right. :yes: I think the F2b wing roundel colour ratios look a bit non standard. Maybe the blue needs to be a liitle bit wider? Oh, and the fuselage roundel seems to lack a white outer ring? Also, Is there any chance you could do an F2b in overall PC10? That is, without the grey front end. Sorry, that's three suggestions, not one...

On a related note, I just thought I'd let you know that I've uploaded a couple of new 'PropLoop' sound files. One of which is intended to be used with early war a/c like the LVG C.II and Albatros C.III. Get 'em here: http://forum.combatace.com/index.php?app=downloads&showfile=9806

Success! I tried three times using IE...No go. I tried three times with Firefox...Same. It went through first time using Google Chrome. Thanks again for your help. Bucky

New, Alternative PropLoops. View File This is the 'PropLoop' sound file I'm using these days. I just thought some of you might like it. Also, I've included an engine sample that better suits the early war, in-line engined aircraft...Adds a bit of variation. Use it with the following planes: Aviatik C.II BE2a BE2c BE2d DFW C.II Farman MF7 FarmanMF11b FE2b Pfalz EV RFC MF11 RFC SF11 Installation instructions included in the 'Read Me'. Hope ya like 'em. Bucky. Submitter Southside Bucky Submitted 09/04/2009 Category First Eagle - General Files - Sound Mods

I'd say, get the expansion pack, then the Nov08 patch. After that, go get all the add-on planes and mods you want, then bring it all up to date with Peter01's latest flight models package. Be seeing you... Bucky

The only slight problem is, if you don't have the Camel in your game then you obviously don't have the Expansion Pack...If you can go another 15 quid or whatever it is, then you're definitely in business! The expansion pack includes: Camel (3 variants) Fokker Dr.I Albatros D.III (3 Variants) AEG G.IV RE8 SPAD V.II (2 Variants) Money well spent, I promise you. I sound like a door to door salesman!

Hey, I learned how to ping! Okay, here's the results: Ping statistics for 216.104.36.210: Packets: Sent = 50, Received = 50, Lost 0 (0% loss). Approximate round trip times in milli-seconds: Minimum = 130 ms, Maximum = 135ms, Average = 130ms Dunno what all that means, but I reckon a 0% loss must be good?

Dunno how to do that pinging stuff, Erik, but I've posted on the FE forum about seven or eight times today, and downloaded at least three mods without any problems. My connections with this site (and any others) seem perfectly normal except for the upload page. Maybe I'll just try again tomorrow, shall I? Thanks again for your time 'n trouble. Bucky

Hey Stary. I've only tried it for 15 minutes or so, but I think you've just hit on the perfect solution...You're a genius mate!

Hi Erik. Thanks for the prompt reply. Just tried it again, first with Firefox, then with Google Chrome...Same result. Incidentally, the file I'm trying to upload is a mere 951KB. Kinda weird, eh? BTW, I'd Just like to say while I've got the chance here; Thank you for this utterly fantastic website...Far 'n away the best sim site on the planet. All the best. Bucky